Senior Insurance Defense Counsel — Trial-Ready & Strategic

Travelers; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 112,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Travelers is seeking a Counsel for the Claim, Legal team to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, from inception through trial and appeal. You will use your litigation skills to advocate for insureds and Travelers, with emphasis on writing, analysis, and client collaboration.

The role requires experience in insurance defense, independent case management, and excellent communication. You may travel to court events and depositions as needed to deliver optimal results.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree.
• 2 years experience as a practicing attorney.
• Active license in good standing to practice law.
• Regularly handles hearings, trials, dispositive motion arguments, depositions, or other court proceedings and may travel to meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply effective use of litigation skills and techniques to try cases to verdict or negotiate resolution.
• Conduct legal research and demonstrate strong and persuasive legal writing and presentation skills.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis and recommendations to insured clients and claim partners on file handling strategies.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external client and business partner relationships.
• Provide advice and training to Claim partners and clients.
• Fully and effectively utilize available technology, case management system and automation.
• Travel as required to meet business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Insurance defense

Independent handling

Strong communication

Legal writing

Legal research

Time management

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctorate

Licensed attorney

Job description

Travelers is seeking a Counsel for the Claim, Legal team to handle a caseload of predominantly low to moderate complexity, from inception through trial and appeal. You will use your litigation skills to advocate for insureds and Travelers, with emphasis on writing, analysis, and client collaboration.

The role requires experience in insurance defense, independent case management, and excellent communication. You may travel to court events and depositions as needed to deliver optimal results.